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What is
Aikido?

Aikido is a
relatively recent martial art developed in Japan byMorihei
Ueshiba(1883-1969), generally
referred to as O'Sensei (or "great
teacher") among students of Aikido.

The word Aikido, which Ueshiba decided upon in 1942, is derived
from three Kanji which translates (approximately) as:

Ai = Harmony or Peace

Ki = Energy or Spirit

Do = The Way

Aikido could therefore be translated as "The way of harmonizing
energy", though it is difficult to capture the exact meaning of the
Kanji, especially "Ki". In a less abstract sense, the techniques of
Aikido redirect the aggressive energy of an attacker, causing them
to be thrown, immobilized, or otherwise thwarted depending on the
skill and intentions of the aikidoka (a practitioner of
Aikido).

The smooth, blending motions of Aikido are often accused of being
too "soft" and "impractical" for the purposes of
self-defense.

Though it is true that it takes a long initial commitment to
Aikido for a student to feel that they would be able to use the
techniques they have learned to protect themselves from assault,
once Aikido has been mastered, it will stay with the student and
protect them despite strength, size, or age.

Ueshiba is legendary for his prowess even in his 80s, and was still
training intently two weeks before his death.

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